Jean-Francois Berube was claimed off waivers by the Islanders Tuesday, TSN's Frank Seravalli reports.

Berube was claimed off waivers by the Islanders Tuesday, TSN's Frank Seravalli reports.

Analysis:

With Jaroslav Halak's status for the Islanders' regular-season opener against the Blackhawks on Friday still up in the air, Berube will serve as an insurance policy in case he isn't able to suit up for the tilt. Berube was phenomenal with AHL Manchester last season, posting a 37-9-4 record with a 2.18 GAA and a .913 save percentage en route to a Calder Cup finals win.